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SUMMARY:In-Person and Online: Yom Kippur – A Day of Silence and Reflection
DESCRIPTION:In-Person and Online: Yom Kippur – A Day of Silence and Reflection \nwith Elaine Retholtz and Jon Aaron \nThursday\, October 2nd\, 2025 | 10:00am – 7:00pm ET \nIn-Person Location: New York Insight at 115 West 29th Street\, 12th Floor \n \nFor over two decades New York Insight has been offering a day of reflection and practice on Yom Kippur. This year\, we ask: \nWhat is Yom Kippur to you? What brings you to this day? Is it simply a ritual? An instinct (like animals and birds and fish migrating home)? Is it the memories of past experiences at NYI’s Yom Kippur retreats? \nIs there a belief that by going through the rituals of the day that somehow we will be forgiven? \nOr is it something deeper? An invitation to a journey of deep transformation? Trusting that if we are willing to go deep\, to face our fears\, regrets\, our karma that something unknown will emerge? \nWhile we are aware of the culture of “shul hopping\,” we strongly encourage you to stay for the entire day to engage in this internal and communal process of purification. \nAll are welcome to join us in this exploration. The day will end with a symbolic break-fast. \nThis daylong retreat is a dana (donation) based event. Thank you for your generosity! \nCLICK HERE to download the Outline of the Day\nCLICK HERE to download the Handout Booklet\nCLICK HERE to download the Chant sheet \nIn-Person Registration:\nPlease register below at the level of support you are able and willing to provide. Whatever you offer will be greatly appreciated. \nIf you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off.\nCLICK HERE to open the registration form in a new browser window. \n \nOnline Registration:\nIf you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off.\nCLICK HERE to open the registration form in a new browser window.\n \nVolunteering \nAll of our programs rely on volunteers to support our teachers and staff with various tasks and responsibilities. Volunteering allows you to participate in our programs at no cost. To inquire about volunteering opportunities\, please fill out our inquiry form\, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/yom-kippur-2025/
LOCATION:New York Insight Meditation Center\, 115 West 29th Street\, 12th floor\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Daylong Programs,Open to All,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Online: How to Build a Consistent Meditation Practice
DESCRIPTION:Online: How to Build a Consistent Meditation Practice \nwith Amanda Gilbert \nSaturday\, October 4th\, 2025 | 10:00am – 1:00pm ET \nOnline through Zoom \n \nNote: while originally planned as a hybrid offering\, this program is now online-only. \nLearn how to cultivate a meditation practice that will lay the foundation for building a true consistent practice. \nDuring this half-day retreat\, you will learn to build a sustainable meditation practice that will become an integral part of your daily life. We will review the basics of creating a daily meditation practice\, define what meditation is and why we meditate\, go over the mechanics of mindfulness meditation\, unpack the science of habit formation and the ancient traditions of creating a ritual around meditation. \nAt the end\, you will not only know how to meditate every day\, but you will also understand how having the foundation of an inner home through daily meditation shapes your day-to-day external world and lived experience. \nThis is for those completely new to meditation and experienced meditators wishing to refresh and deepen their connection to their meditation practice. Join us for this essential session on building a daily home meditation practice.\n \nOnline Registration:\nPlease register below. If you are able\, registering at the “Supporter” level enables others to attend at the “Subsidized” level. Thank you for your generosity! (Please note that the registration price includes a base level of teacher support\, and you will have the opportunity to donate more after the program.) \nIf you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off.\nCLICK HERE to open the registration form in a new browser window. \nBring a Buddy: If you are a member of our Circle of Friends\, you’re invited to bring a Dharma buddy to this program for no additional cost. Simply select “1” from the drop-down next to the Bring a Buddy level\, and enter your special discount code (provided in your Circle of Friends welcome email) to reduce the price to that of a single\, standard registration. This registration will grant attendance for you and your buddy. \n\nVolunteering \nAll of our programs rely on volunteers to support our teachers and staff with various tasks and responsibilities. Volunteering allows you to participate in our programs at no cost. To inquire about volunteering opportunities\, please fill out our inquiry form\, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/consistent-meditation-practice/
LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY
CATEGORIES:Daylong Programs,For Beginners,Open to All
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SUMMARY:In-Person and Online: Connecting with the Source of Self-Compassion
DESCRIPTION:In-Person and Online: Connecting with the Source of Self-Compassion \nwith Caverly Morgan \nSunday\, October 5th\, 2025 | 2:00pm – 5:00pm ET \nIn-Person Location: New York Insight at 115 West 29th Street\, 12th Floor \n \nConnect with your compassionate nature.\nMany of us struggle to offer ourselves compassion because we are identified with a limited\, separate sense of self. This smaller self often feels inadequate\, unworthy\, or lacking the resources and knowledge to truly care for itself. This is the self that suffers. \nOpening our hearts transforms our lives\, granting us greater peace and resilience in the face of emotional challenges. We become happier and more satisfied. But when we cling to the notion of a limited self that must control everything and perfect every practice\, we amplify our suffering. We may even criticize ourselves for not being self-compassionate enough\, creating a vicious cycle of judgment and inadequacy. \nHowever\, when we connect with the heart of who we truly are—which is inherently wise\, loving\, and not separate from the whole—compassion flows effortlessly. It’s from this deep wellspring within our true nature that we can genuinely open our hearts to ourselves and others. \nThis workshop invites you to explore these profound questions: Who is the self in self-compassion? What is the heart that opens to ourselves\, others\, and life itself? Is there an “I” doing anything at all\, or are we simply resting in our true nature? \nWhen we awaken to our true nature\, we don’t bypass the world. We awaken to love it more fully. And self-compassion is the first expression of that love\, starting with the self we thought we were. \nJoin us as we access and embody loving Awareness\, where natural wisdom and compassion reside. \nWhat You’ll Learn:\n\nHow to respond to feelings of failure or inadequacy with kindness and care.\nHow to relate to difficult emotions with greater ease.\nHow to take the effort out of self-compassion practice.\nHow to access your true nature\, which is naturally compassionate.\nHow to rest in Being\, the heart of who we are.\n\nWhat You Can Expect:\n\nTeachings and Guided Meditations: Engage in insightful teachings and guided meditations to deepen your understanding and experience of compassion.\nDyads and Group Discussions: Connect with fellow participants through structured dyads and open group discussions\, fostering a supportive community.\nQ&A Sessions: Gain clarity and personal insights during interactive Q&A sessions with Caverly Morgan.\nJournaling: Reflect on your experiences and insights through guided journaling exercises.\n\nRecommended\, but not required reading: The Heart of Who We Are: Realizing Freedom Together  \n  \nIn-Person Registration:\nPlease register below. If you are able\, registering at the “Supporter” level enables others to attend at the “Subsidized” level. Thank you for your generosity! (Please note that the registration price includes a base level of teacher support\, and you will have the opportunity to donate more after the program.) \nIf you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off.\nCLICK HERE to open the registration form in a new browser window. \nBring a Buddy: If you are a member of our Circle of Friends\, you’re invited to bring a Dharma buddy to this program for no additional cost. Simply select “1” from the drop-down next to the Bring a Buddy level\, and enter your special discount code (provided in your Circle of Friends welcome email) to reduce the price to that of a single\, standard registration. This registration will grant attendance for you and your buddy. \n \nOnline Registration:\nPlease register below. If you are able\, registering at the “Supporter” level enables others to attend at the “Subsidized” level. Thank you for your generosity! (Please note that the registration price includes a base level of teacher support\, and you will have the opportunity to donate more after the program.) \nIf you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off.\nCLICK HERE to open the registration form in a new browser window. \nBring a Buddy: If you are a member of our Circle of Friends\, you’re invited to bring a Dharma buddy to this program for no additional cost. Simply select “1” from the drop-down next to the Bring a Buddy level\, and enter your special discount code (provided in your Circle of Friends welcome email) to reduce the price to that of a single\, standard registration. This registration will grant attendance for you and your buddy. \n\nVolunteering \nAll of our programs rely on volunteers to support our teachers and staff with various tasks and responsibilities. Volunteering allows you to participate in our programs at no cost. To inquire about volunteering opportunities\, please fill out our inquiry form\, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/source-of-self-compassion/
LOCATION:New York Insight Meditation Center\, 115 West 29th Street\, 12th floor\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Daylong Programs,Open to All
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SUMMARY:In-Person: Sacred Homage - Fall Foliage and Nature Meditation at Chuang Yen Monastery
DESCRIPTION:In-Person: Sacred Homage – Fall Foliage and Nature Meditation at Chuang Yen Monastery \nwith Lin Wang Gordon \nSunday\, October 12th\, 2025 | 10:00am – 3:00pm \nLocation: Meet in the parking lot of Chuang Yen Monastery\n2020 Route 301\, Carmel\, NY 10512\nSee below for more information on carpooling and access via public transportation \n \nJoin us for a contemplative day of meditation and reflection amid the fall foliage at Chuang Yen Monastery in Putnam County. This sacred site\, home to the largest indoor Buddha statue in the Western Hemisphere\, has housed Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi and a vibrant monastic community since 2006. \nDesigned by renowned architect I.M. Pei\, the monastery’s serene grounds and elegant halls—the Kuan Yin Hall (1985) and the Great Buddha Hall (1997)\, inaugurated by the Dalai Lama—offer a peaceful setting for spiritual practice. The halls house 10\,000 mini buddhas and many antique Buddha statues. \nPast participants were deeply moved by the beauty and stillness of these sacred spaces\, as well as the opportunity to learn about the monastery’s history\, rituals\, and deep ties to the Buddhist lineage. \nWe’ll begin our day with quiet exploration\, meditating among the walkways and halls as we immerse ourselves in the presence of this living temple. After a lovingly prepared vegetarian lunch offered by monastery volunteers\, we’ll head outdoors to walk the grounds and appreciate the fall foliage\, connecting with the changing season\, the land\, and our practice. We will spend much of the day in silence. \nTestimonial from past participants: \n“Visiting the Chuang Yen Monastery\, learning about its history\, and spending time in its beautiful spaces with Lin and others from New York Insight was a very special treat.” \nAbout Lunch:\nLunch is served from 11:30am – 1:30pm\, and is graciously provided by a team of volunteers who spend their weekends cooking and serving the community. As the monastery relies on donations to continue its work\, a suggested contribution of $7 per person is appreciated to help support this beautiful effort. You are also welcome to bring your own lunch. \nBring: Please feel free to bring your own water and snacks\, and bug/tick repellent. Please make sure to check for ticks after the event. \n\nSun hat and sunscreen\nBackpack to carry what you need (we will be walking around for most of the day)\nOrganic tick repellent (optional)\nOrganic bug repellent (optional)\n\nA Few Guidelines for Your Visit:\nAs we visit a living monastic community\, please be mindful of these guidelines to ensure a respectful and harmonious experience for all \n\nBring only vegetarian foods—no meat\, fish\, or eggs.\nRespect the flora and fauna: Please refrain from picking any plants\, flowers\, or vegetables\, and avoid disturbing or feeding any animals or fish.No smoking or alcohol is allowed anywhere on the premises.\nDrive cautiously: Keep your speed under 15 mph once you enter the monastery grounds\, especially in spring when small animals are more active.\nPark in designated areas only.\nDress appropriately: Please avoid wearing costumes\, tank tops\, or mini skirts.\nNo photography or video is allowed\, and drones are prohibited to maintain the peace and serenity of the space.\n\nLocation and Meeting Time:\n\nLocation: 2020\, Route 301\, Carmel\, NY 10512\nMeeting Time and Location: 10am at the parking lot of the monastery\n\nHow to Get There:\n\nCarpooling: After registration\, please fill out the carpooling survey linked in the confirmation email to let us know if you can offer a ride or need one. If you can\, your generosity in providing a ride is greatly appreciated. We’ll coordinate rides on the Wednesday before the event.\nPublic Transportation: Take the Metro North (Hudson Line) at Grand Central (leaves at 7:55am) to Cold Spring station (arrives at 9:15am)\, then take an Uber/Lyft to the monastery (~20 minutes). One way off-peak ticket is $15.25. On the return trip\, take the 3:30pm train at Cold Spring\, and return to Grand Central at 5:01pm. We will also try to coordinate carpools from the train station when possible. Please note\, the cost of the train ticket is not included in the registration fee.\n\nCome embrace the tranquility\, reflect\, and connect with nature and a Buddhist community. We look forward to sharing this experience with you. \nThis event is limited to 30 participants. Registration is closed by the end of Thursday\, 10/9\, to allow time for carpool coordination. \nRegistration:\nIf you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off.\nCLICK HERE to open the registration form in a new browser window.
URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/sacred-homage-10-12-25/
LOCATION:Chuang Yen Monastery\, 2020 Route 301\, Carmel\, NY\, 10512\, United States
CATEGORIES:Daylong Programs,Open to All
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SUMMARY:In-Person: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Alumni Daylong
DESCRIPTION:In-Person: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Alumni Daylong\n \nwith Margrit Pittman-Polletta\n \nSaturday\, October 18th\, 2025 | 9:00am – 4:30pm\n \n\n  \nHave you taken an MBSR course? Would you like to spend time in community with teachers to help you refine your skills of mindfulness? This MBSR Daylong is for you! Practicing with other MBSR alumni and those currently taking the course\, you will have a day to focus on mindfulness\, what it looks in your life now\, and build some momentum to continue these practices for time to come. \nThe registration fee includes teacher support. If you wish to give more in addition to the registration fee\, the total (registration fees and additional contributions) will be shared between NYI and the teacher. \nRegistration:\nIf you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off. Please contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance.\nCLICK HERE to open the registration form in a new window for an easier process. \n \nIf you have any questions\, please contact registration@nyimc.org.
URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/mbsr-daylong-10-18-25/
LOCATION:New York Insight Meditation Center\, 115 West 29th Street\, 12th floor\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Daylong Programs,MBSR & Related Courses
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SUMMARY:In-Person: Manhattan Pilgrimage - A Meditative Walk through NYC
DESCRIPTION:In-Person: Manhattan Pilgrimage – A Meditative Walk through NYC \nwith nico hase \nSaturday\, October 18th\, 2025 | 10:00am – 6:00pm \nLocation: Meet at the Met Cloisters (exact location will be sent via email)\n99 Margaret Corbin Drive\, Fort Tryon Park\, New York City\, NY 10040 \n\nPilgrimage has been an essential part of Buddhist spiritual life for thousands of years. The process of walking–outer pilgrimage—often gives rise to insights\, healing\, and a deep sense of letting go—inner pilgrimage. \nDoing this together builds community and mutual belonging. \nDoing this in a major American city brings the sacred into the everyday. \nIn this 12 mile pilgrimage\, visiting Insight meditation teacher nico hase will guide participants in a meditation walk from northern Manhattan to our home ground at New York Insight. The pilgrimage will happen rain or shine. \nThe group will gather at 10:00 at the Met Cloisters. After a guided meditation\, dialogue\, and intention setting ritual\, the group will walk in silence until lunch. \nDuring lunch there will be time for casual conversation\, followed by a brief meditation\, before resuming the silent meditation walk. The pilgrimage will end at 115 W 29th Street around 5:00pm\, where nico will offer a dharma talk followed by reflections\, dialogue\, and a brief closing ceremony. \n(See below for a map of our route.) \nThis pilgrimage is open to anyone who can walk ten miles at a brisk pace with infrequent stops. No prior meditation experience is necessary. \nJoin visiting Insight meditation teacher nico hase for a day of outer and inner pilgrimage\, and a deepening into the sacred in the everyday of city life. \nFAQ  \nWhere do we meet? \nWe’ll meet at 10:00 at the Met Cloisters. Exact location will be sent via email. \nWhere do we end? \nWe’ll conclude our walk with a talk and snacks at New York Insight Meditation Center at approximately 6:00pm. \nHow do I get to the starting point? \nThe Met Cloisters is located at 99 Margaret Corbin Drive\, Fort Tryon Park\, New York\, NY\, 10040. By subway\, take the A train to 190th Street and exit the station by elevator. Walk north along Margaret Corbin Drive for approximately 10 minutes or transfer to the M4 bus and ride north one stop. You can find more information about getting to the Met Cloisters here. \nHow long is the walk? \nThe walk is approximately 12 miles. \nAre there bathrooms along the walk? \nYes. We will be making bathroom stops every 1-2 hours. \nWhat should I bring? \nWater and snacks and lunch! \nWhat should I wear? \nPlease wear comfortable walking shoes (running sneakers are recommended)\, and lightweight clothing that is appropriate for being outside for several hours. \nWhat kind of physical prep work should I do? \nThis pilgrimage is a 12-mile walk. A person should be comfortable walking at least 10 miles with 1-2 breaks that last less than a half hour. \nIf I can’t do the whole length\, can I leave early or meet you further along the route? \nYES! \nWhat is a silent pilgrimage?  \nA silent pilgrimage is a contemplative walking journey where participants travel in meditative silence\, combining physical movement with spiritual practice. \nWho can I contact for more info? \nFeel free to reach out to registration@nyimc.org with any questions. \n \nRegistration:\nIf you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off.\nCLICK HERE to open the registration form in a new browser window.
URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/manhattan-pilgrimage-10-25/
LOCATION:The Met Cloisters\, 99 Margaret Corbin Drive\, New York\, NY\, 10040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Daylong Programs,Open to All
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